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Assunção GSM, Ocarino NM, Sofal LC, Serakides R. Microscopic Alterations of the Dental Pulp in Surgically Extracted Teeth of Dogs. J Vet Dent 2023; 40:227-235. [PMID: 36814404 DOI: 10.1177/08987564231156507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Microscopic alterations in the dental pulp of dogs have not been extensively studied. The aim of this study was to investigate microscopic alterations of the dental pulp in dogs' teeth. One hundred and ten surgically extracted teeth (20 incisors, 23 canines, 28 premolars, and 39 molars) from 74 dogs, of different ages, with a history of chronic periodontitis (66 dogs), periapical abscesses (2 dogs), pulpitis (2 dogs), oral cavity neoplasms (2 dogs), dens invaginatus (1 dog), and dental fractures (1 dog) were included. Eight-one maxillary and 29 mandibular teeth were included. Coronal, radicular, and coronal plus radicular calculus were present in 28.2%, 17.3%, and 54.5% of the teeth, respectively. In total 78 teeth (71%) had pulp alterations, including fibrosis (26%), calcification (14%), necrosis associated with the absence of odontoblasts (14%), presence of predentin and dentin inside the cavity (8%), odontoblastic hyperplasia (3%), pigmentation (3%), pulpitis (2%), and pulp stones (1%). Forty-nine (60.5%) of the maxillary teeth and all of the mandibular teeth had pulp alterations. The premolars were most affected, and the molars least affected, by pulp alterations. Pulp fibrosis, calcification, and necrosis were observed in teeth irrespective of the distribution of dental calculus.
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- Zoodonto Odontologia Veterinária, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Dal-Fabbro R, Swanson WB, Capalbo LC, Sasaki H, Bottino MC. Next-generation biomaterials for dental pulp tissue immunomodulation. Dent Mater 2023; 39:333-349. [PMID: 36894414 PMCID: PMC11034777 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2023.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The current standard for treating irreversibly damaged dental pulp is root canal therapy, which involves complete removal and debridement of the pulp space and filling with an inert biomaterial. A regenerative approach to treating diseased dental pulp may allow for complete healing of the native tooth structure and enhance the long-term outcome of once-necrotic teeth. The aim of this paper is, therefore, to highlight the current state of dental pulp tissue engineering and immunomodulatory biomaterials properties, identifying exciting opportunities for their synergy in developing next-generation biomaterials-driven technologies. METHODS An overview of the inflammatory process focusing on immune responses of the dental pulp, followed by periapical and periodontal tissue inflammation are elaborated. Then, the most recent advances in treating infection-induced inflammatory oral diseases, focusing on biocompatible materials with immunomodulatory properties are discussed. Of note, we highlight some of the most used modifications in biomaterials' surface, or content/drug incorporation focused on immunomodulation based on an extensive literature search over the last decade. RESULTS We provide the readers with a critical summary of recent advances in immunomodulation related to pulpal, periapical, and periodontal diseases while bringing light to tissue engineering strategies focusing on healing and regenerating multiple tissue types. SIGNIFICANCE Significant advances have been made in developing biomaterials that take advantage of the host's immune system to guide a specific regenerative outcome. Biomaterials that efficiently and predictably modulate cells in the dental pulp complex hold significant clinical promise for improving standards of care compared to endodontic root canal therapy.
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- Renan Dal-Fabbro
- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Biologic and Materials Science, Division of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Cone beam computed tomography assessment of the prevalence and association of pulp calcification with periodontitis. Odontology 2023; 111:248-254. [PMID: 35964264 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-022-00733-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Periodontitis has a known association with pathological calcification in the cardiovascular system. Considering the close anatomic and circulatory association between dental pulp and the periodontium, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of pulp calcification (PC) under different periodontal conditions, as well as the associations of PC with the degree of periodontal damage, via cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) examination. In this study, 55 patients were categorized into three groups according to periodontal condition: group 1 (healthy controls), group 2 (periodontitis stage I-II), and group 3 (periodontitis stage III-IV). PC and radiographic bone loss (RBL) was assessed by CBCT in sagittal, axial, and coronal views, and statistical analyses were conducted. PC was identified in 378 of 1170 teeth (32.3%). The prevalence significantly differed among the three groups (P < 0.001). Group 2 had a 2.43-fold (P < 0.001, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.64-3.61) higher risk of PC than group 1; and the risk of PC was 3.04-fold (P < 0.001, 95% CI 2.06-4.48) higher in group 3 than group 1. Teeth with more severe RBL exhibited a higher prevalence of PC (P < 0.001). Molar teeth had a higher risk of PC than incisors and premolars. In conclusion, the occurrence of PC is related to the periodontal state, and the prevalence of PC is higher in teeth with periodontitis; tooth type and periodontitis status are important risk factors for PC.
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Vaziri F, Haerian A, Maleki L, Abbasi S. Histological characteristics of dental pulp in teeth with periodontal problems and healthy teeth. JOURNAL OF ADVANCED PERIODONTOLOGY & IMPLANT DENTISTRY 2022; 15:10-14. [PMID: 37645556 PMCID: PMC10460779 DOI: 10.34172/japid.2023.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Background Chronic periodontitis is the most common type of periodontitis, which is associated with calculus and plaque accumulation. Several studies have indicated that uncured periodontitis can affect the dental pulp. However, this relationship is controversial. This study aimed to compare histopathological results obtained from the dental pulp in teeth with periodontal problems and healthy teeth. Methods In this study, 23 teeth with periodontal problems and 23 healthy teeth were extracted. After cutting off 2 mm from the root apex, the teeth were sectioned into apical, middle, and coronal thirds. Then, the specimens were evaluated in both groups based on histopathological features. Results According to the evaluations, in the middle third, the amount of inflammation was only statistically significant in the group that consisted of teeth with periodontal problems (P=0.014). There was no significant difference in fibrosis and blood vessel diameter between the two groups. Necrosis in the middle (P=0.002) and coronal thirds (P=0.004) of teeth with periodontal problems was more than the healthy teeth. The lack of odontoblastic integrity in all the sections of teeth with periodontal problems was more than that in healthy teeth (P=0.0001). Conclusion Inflammation of the periodontium in chronic periodontitis can lead to histological changes in the pulp, including an increase in inflammation, necrosis, and loss of odontoblastic integrity.
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- Farzane Vaziri
- Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Oromaxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Hormozgan University of Medical Science, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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Association between Periodontitis and Pulp Calcifications: Radiological Study. Int J Dent 2022; 2022:9599554. [PMID: 36046697 PMCID: PMC9424018 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9599554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective The presence of intrapulpal calcifications is one of the effects reported as a consequence of periodontal pathology. Although the impact of the pulp pathology on the periodontium is obvious, the contrary remains unclear and controversial. This study was conducted in order to better understand this fact and establish a potential association between periodontitis and intrapulpal calcifications and then to determine the factors associated with their occurrence. Materials and Methods To investigate the issue, a retrospective radiological study using periapical preoperative radiographics assessed 332 teeth taken from the records of 79 patients who received treatment for periodontitis. In the second part of the study, 81 of the sample with intact dental crowns presenting an attachment loss were compared to their contralateral with intact dental crowns without any attachment loss. The study of the association between periodontitis and intrapulpal calcifications and the factors associated with their occurrence was performed by the Chi squared and Fisher's exact tests. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results The results indicated that 251 (75.6%) teeth had an attachment loss while 102 (30.7%) had intrapulpal calcification. Among the 206 (62%) teeth with intact crown, only 6 (1.8%) showed calcification in the pulp cavity and 20 (6%) showed calcification in the root canals, with a statistically significant difference (p < 0.005) compared to teeth with restorations and caries. For the 32 (19.7%) teeth with coronary calcification, 18 (22.2%) presented an attachment loss versus 14 (17.2%) without attachment loss; the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.6). Similarly, only 13 (16%) of a total of 22 (13.5%) teeth with root canal calcification had attachment loss versus 9 (11.1%) without attachment loss. This difference was not statistically significant (p=0.5). Conclusion This radiographic study revealed no association between the presence of periodontitis and the occurrence of intrapulpal calcifications. Although intrapulpal calcifications were present in some teeth with loss of attachment, they were not necessarily the consequence of periodontal disease.
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Chen G, Huang LG, Yeh PC. Detecting calcified pulp stones in patients with periodontal diseases using digital panoramic and periapical radiographies. J Dent Sci 2022; 17:965-972. [PMID: 35756760 PMCID: PMC9201651 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2021.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background/purpose Pulp stones are discrete calcified masses appearing in the dental pulp of healthy, disease and unerupted teeth. They are presented freely within the pulp tissue or attached and embedded in any part of coronal and radicular dentin. Here, the purposes of this study were to identify the presence of pulp stones in periodontal patients using digital panoramic and periapical radiographies, and to determine the association with gender, age, tooth type and dental arch. Materials and methods This is a retrospective study on selected records of 465 dental samples obtained between January and December, 2020. Data were collected from patients diagnosed with generalized chronic periodontitis and accepted the full periodontal treatment covered by the Government's Periodontal Health Care Program. Their digital panoramic (DPR) examination and full mouth periapical radiographic (DPA) examination (including 12 periapical and 4 bitewing images) were performed at the Outpatient Clinics of the Department of Stomatology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital. Patients were segregated into various groups according to their age, gender and tooth locations. All radiographic images were examined by a dental radiologist and two dentists to identify the presence of pulp stone calcifications and their associated factors using the Sirona applications software. Records were analyzed using SPSS version 22.0 based on tests of Pearson Chi-square and McNemar correlation. Results From 271 males and 194 females, a total of 465 DPR and 7440 DPA radiographs were studied. Pulp stone calcifications were identified in 270 (58.0%) subjects in DPR images and 348 (74.8%) subjects in DPA images (for 1 or more teeth per subject). We detected calcified opacities in 1031 teeth with DPR images and in 1326 teeth with DPA images from a total of 12,407 teeth. The incidence of pulp stones was similar across genders, but different in tooth locations and dental arch sextant. Moreover, pulp stones were detected more often on maxillary molars and subjects of old ages (>40 years). Digital panoramic and periapical radiography showed significant differences in the detection of pulp stone calcifications (P < 0.05), and detected better with digital periapical radiography examination. Conclusion We found 58.0% (n = 645) of our patients with pulp stones using digital panoramic radiography, and 74.8% using digital periapical radiography. Regarding individual teeth, only 8.5% of pulp stones were observed in digital panoramic radiography and 10.6% in digital periapical radiography. Pulp stones were more often seen in maxillary molar teeth and old patients of ages >40 years old using periapical radiography examination especially in those patients with periodontally condition. As a two-dimensional imaging system, digital periapical radiography is recommended for a definitive and routine assessment in patients suspected of hard tissue abnormality and pulp calcification formation.
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OBJECTIVE Since the 1960s, there has been contradictory evidence regarding the association between periodontal pathology and the status of the pulp. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the histopathological changes of pulp tissue with severe periodontal disease, including vertical bone loss involving the major apical foramen, and compared them with the histological pulpal status of teeth with healthy periodontium. METHODS This case-controlled study included 35 intact teeth with severe periodontitis of hopeless prognosis (test group) and 35 teeth without periodontitis extracted for orthodontic reasons (control group). For each tooth, periodontal and endodontic parameters such as probing depth and pulpal vitality were recorded, and the pulp tissue was evaluated histologically. The data were analysed with a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS Vital pulp was observed in all specimens of both groups (P=1). Pulpal inflammation in the apical portion was observed in 81.71% of the severe periodontitis group, whereas all teeth in the control group demonstrated no signs of pulpal inflammation. Dystrophic calcification and pulp stones were observed in 7.5% of the periodontitis group and 5.7% of the healthy group (P>0.05). Pulp fibrosis was observed in 22.8% of the periodontitis group and 2.8% of the control group (P=0.012). Pulpal necrosis was not noted in either group. In the periodontitis group, internal resorption was present in 22.8% of cases (P=0.005) and external resorption was present in 80% of cases (P<0.001). In the control group, no internal or external resorption was observed in any of the specimens. No differences were noted in the study patients with regard to sex or age. CONCLUSION Periodontal disease does not significantly affect pulp vitality and pulpal calcifications. However internal and/or external resorption was significantly different between the two groups as well as apical inflammation and pulp fibrosis.
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Fageeh HN. Preliminary Evaluation of Proliferation, Wound Healing Properties, Osteogenic and Chondrogenic Potential of Dental Pulp Stem Cells Obtained from Healthy and Periodontitis Affected Teeth. Cells 2021; 10:cells10082118. [PMID: 34440887 PMCID: PMC8393753 DOI: 10.3390/cells10082118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background: Dental pulp tissue within the central cavity of the tooth is composed of dental pulp stem cells (DPSC). These mesenchymal stem cells have good proliferative as well as differentiation potential. DPSC has been isolated even from teeth with inflamed pulps and is found to retain their proliferative and differentiation potential. Little research is available about the viability and differentiation potential of DPSC obtained from teeth with periodontitis. In the present study, the aim was to compare the morphological features, stem cell marker (MSC) expression, proliferation rate, migratory and wound healing properties, osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation potential of DPSCs obtained from periodontally healthy teeth (hDPSCs) and periodontitis affected teeth (pDPSCs). Methods: Dental pulp tissue was obtained from periodontally healthy volunteers (n = 3) and patients with periodontitis undergoing extraction of mobile teeth (n = 3). DPSC were isolated using the explant technique and cultured. All the experiments were performed at early passage (Passage 2), late passage (Passage 6) and after cryopreservation. Morphological features of the hDPSCs and pDPSCs were ascertained using microscopy. The expression of cell surface stem cell markers was assessed by the flow cytometry method. The proliferation and growth rate of the cells were assayed by plotting a growth curve from 0–13 days of culture. The migratory characteristics were assessed by wound scratch assay. Osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation of the cells was assessed using standard protocols with and without induction. Results: DPSCs were successfully obtained from periodontally healthy teeth (hDPSC) and periodontitis-affected teeth (pDPSCs). The data suggests that there were no morphological differences observed in early passage cells between the two cohorts. Cryopreservation did change the morphology of pDSPCs. There was no significant difference in the positive expression of mesenchymal markers CD73, CD90 and CD105 in early passage cells. However, serial passaging and cryopreservation affected the marker expression in pDPSCs. A faint expression of hematopoietic stem cell markers CD34, CD45 and MHC class II antigen HLA-DR was observed in both the cell types. The expression of HLA-DR is upregulated in pDPSCs compared to hDPSC. A significantly slower growth rate and slower wound healing properties was observed in pDPSCs compared to hDPSC. In late passage and after cryopreservation, the migratory ability of pDPSCs was found to be increased drastically. There was no significant difference in osteogenic potential between the two cell types. However, the chondrogenic potential of pDPSCs was significantly lower compared to hDPSc. Yet, pDPSCs showed enhanced osteogenesis and chondrogenesis at late passage as well as after cryopreservation. Conclusion: The results of this novel study shed light on the isolation of viable DPSC from periodontitis-affected teeth. These cells exhibit a slower growth rate and migratory characteristics compared to their healthy counterparts. There was no difference in osteogenic potential but a reduction in chondrogenic potential was seen in pDPSCs compared to hDPSC. The findings reveal that DPSC from periodontitis-affected teeth presents an easy and viable option for regenerative medicine application. Some additional nutritive factors and protocols may be required to attain better regenerative benefits while using pDPSCs.
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- Hytham N Fageeh
- Department of Preventive Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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Micro-CT assessment of radicular pulp calcifications in extracted maxillary first molar teeth. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 26:1353-1360. [PMID: 34373955 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04109-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The present study aimed to evaluate the frequency, position, and length of radicular pulp calcifications in three-rooted maxillary first molars using micro-computed tomography. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two hundred three-rooted maxillary first molars were scanned at a pixel size of 10 µm and reconstructed using similar parameters. Three-dimensional models of the mesiobuccal (MB1, MB2, MB3), distobuccal (DB), and palatal (P) canals were qualitatively evaluated for discontinuity in the canal path. Transaxial and sagittal cross-sectional images of the roots were further screened, and the complete obliteration of the canal lumen by pulp calcification was identified when the canal had similar radiodensity to the surrounding dentine. Then, the number, position, and length of the calcifications were recorded for each root. Intra-observer agreement was performed using Cohen's kappa test, while one-way ANOVA and Duncan tests compared the lengths of calcifications among the canals, with α = 5%. RESULTS Intra-observer agreement was perfect for identification of pulp calcifications (ĸ = 1.0; p = 0.000). MB2 and MB3 canals accounted for the highest percentage frequency of calcifications distributed throughout the canal path. In the MB1, DB, and P canals, they occurred mainly at the apical third. Lengths of calcifications were greater in the MB3 (0.89 ± 0.81 mm) and MB2 (0.82 ± 0.93 mm) canals than in the MB1 (0.39 ± 0.32 mm), DB (0.34 ± 0.22 mm), and P (0.28 ± 0.22 mm) canals (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION MB2 and MB3 canals accounted for the highest frequency and length of radicular pulp calcifications. In the MB1, DB, and P canals, calcifications occurred mostly at the apical third, while in the MB2 and MB3, most of calcifications were observed at the orifice level and along the canal path. CLINICAL RELEVANCE In maxillary first molars, radicular pulp calcifications are mainly located at the apical third of the MB1, DB, and P canals, while in the MB2 and MB3 canals, most of them are at the orifice level or along the canal path.
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Fernández M, de Coo A, Quintela I, García E, Diniz-Freitas M, Limeres J, Diz P, Blanco J, Carracedo Á, Cruz R. Genetic Susceptibility to Periodontal Disease in Down Syndrome: A Case-Control Study. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22126274. [PMID: 34200970 PMCID: PMC8230717 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22126274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Severe periodontitis is prevalent in Down syndrome (DS). This study aimed to identify genetic variations associated with periodontitis in individuals with DS. The study group was distributed into DS patients with periodontitis (n = 50) and DS patients with healthy periodontium (n = 36). All samples were genotyped with the “Axiom Spanish Biobank” array, which contains 757,836 markers. An association analysis at the individual marker level using logistic regression, as well as at the gene level applying the sequence kernel association test (SKAT) was performed. The most significant genes were included in a pathway analysis using the free DAVID software. C12orf74 (rs4315121, p = 9.85 × 10−5, OR = 8.84), LOC101930064 (rs4814890, p = 9.61 × 10−5, OR = 0.13), KBTBD12 (rs1549874, p = 8.27 × 10−5, OR = 0.08), PIWIL1 (rs11060842, p = 7.82 × 10−5, OR = 9.05) and C16orf82 (rs62030877, p = 8.92 × 10−5, OR = 0.14) showed a higher probability in the individual analysis. The analysis at the gene level highlighted PIWIL, MIR9-2, LHCGR, TPR and BCR. At the signaling pathway level, PI3K-Akt, long-term depression and FoxO achieved nominal significance (p = 1.3 × 10−2, p = 5.1 × 10−3, p = 1.2 × 10−2, respectively). In summary, various metabolic pathways are involved in the pathogenesis of periodontitis in DS, including PI3K-Akt, which regulates cell proliferation and inflammatory response.
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- María Fernández
- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (M.F.); (E.G.); (J.L.); (P.D.); (J.B.)
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- Grupo de Medicina Xenómica, Centro Singular de Investigación en Medicina Molecular y Enfermedades Crónicas (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (A.d.C.); (I.Q.); (Á.C.); (R.C.)
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- Grupo de Medicina Xenómica, Centro Singular de Investigación en Medicina Molecular y Enfermedades Crónicas (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (A.d.C.); (I.Q.); (Á.C.); (R.C.)
- Centro Nacional de Genotipado, Plataforma de Recursos Biomoleculares, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (CeGen-PRB3-ISCIII), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (M.F.); (E.G.); (J.L.); (P.D.); (J.B.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (M.F.); (E.G.); (J.L.); (P.D.); (J.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-981563100 (ext. 12344)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (M.F.); (E.G.); (J.L.); (P.D.); (J.B.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (M.F.); (E.G.); (J.L.); (P.D.); (J.B.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (M.F.); (E.G.); (J.L.); (P.D.); (J.B.)
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- Grupo de Medicina Xenómica, Centro Singular de Investigación en Medicina Molecular y Enfermedades Crónicas (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (A.d.C.); (I.Q.); (Á.C.); (R.C.)
- Centro Nacional de Genotipado, Plataforma de Recursos Biomoleculares, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (CeGen-PRB3-ISCIII), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Centro Singular de Investigación en Medicina Molecular y Enfermedades Crónicas (CIMUS), CIBERER-Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Fundación Pública Galega de Medicina Xenómica—SERGAS, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Grupo de Medicina Xenómica, Centro Singular de Investigación en Medicina Molecular y Enfermedades Crónicas (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (A.d.C.); (I.Q.); (Á.C.); (R.C.)
- Centro Singular de Investigación en Medicina Molecular y Enfermedades Crónicas (CIMUS), CIBERER-Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Tan B, Sun Q, Xiao J, Zhang L, Yan F. Pulp status of teeth in patients with chronic advanced periodontitis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 2020; 13:635-641. [PMID: 32355511 PMCID: PMC7191138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the dental-pulp status in patients with chronic advanced periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty teeth were extracted from patients with advanced periodontitis. Before extraction, electric pulp tests were conducted to explore the real state of the pulp. According to the height of the residual periodontal membrane, all teeth were divided into two groups: group 1< (3 mm) and group 2 (3-6 mm). Two groups of teeth were sliced and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. The dental-pulp status of histopathologic changes was analyzed. RESULTS The frequency of pulp necrosis in group 1 was significantly higher than that in group 2 (P<0.05). The frequency of a complete odontoblastic layer, vacuolar degeneration of the odontoblastic layer, pulp edema, and reticular atrophy in group 1 were significantly lower than in group 2 (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in other histopathologic changes. Histopathologic examination compared to the traditional electric pulp testing, revealed that 24.48% of dental pulps showed complete pulp necrosis and 5.75% exhibited normal pulp tissue by histopathology. However, only 9.52% of teeth exhibited no response, and 33.33% displayed responses similar to those of neighboring teeth, suggesting that the electric pulp test cannot completely detect dental-pulp status. CONCLUSIONS Teeth in patients with chronic advanced periodontitis, exhibited worse pulp conditions with decreased height of the residual periodontal membrane. The results of electric pulp testing were not completely representative of histopathologic results in advanced periodontitis.
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- Baochun Tan
- Department of Periodontology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjing 210008, Jiangsu, China
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- Changzhou Stomatological HospitalChangzhou 213003, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjing 210008, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjing 210008, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjing 210008, Jiangsu, China
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Milcent CPF, da Silva TG, Baika LM, Grassi MT, Carneiro E, Franco A, de Lima AAS. Morphologic, Structural, and Chemical Properties of Pulp Stones in Extracted Human Teeth. J Endod 2020; 45:1504-1512. [PMID: 31757339 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2019.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Pulp stones are mineral structures that develop in the pulp tissue triggered by several clinical conditions. The exact biochemical process behind the occurrence of pulp stones is uncertain. This study aimed to perform a structural and crystallographic characterization of pulp stones and dentin from extracted human teeth. METHODS The sample consisted of 13 erupted and unerupted permanent human teeth diagnosed with pulp stones. The teeth were analyzed with scanning electron microscopy with secondary and backscattered electrons, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, micro-Raman spectroscopy, micro-X-ray diffraction, and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy. RESULTS The pulp stones revealed a heterogeneous morphology and structure compared with each other. Compared with the adjacent dentin, the pulp stones had a similar structure. From a chemical point of view, oxygen, calcium, carbon, and phosphorus were the most prevalent chemical elements in the inner part of the stones, whereas on the surface carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, chlorine, aluminum, potassium, zinc, copper, and lead were the most prevalent. Copper, iron, and zinc were higher in the stones than the dentin (P < .05). Statistically significant differences between the chemical structure of stones from erupted and unerupted teeth were not detected (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS Pulp stones have structural and chemical properties that are similar to dentin. Variations in morphology are common.
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- Department of Mechanic Engineering, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- School of Life Sciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Radiology, Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, Campinas, Brazil; Department of Therapeutic Stomatology, Institute of Dentistry, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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Uğur Aydın Z, Koşumcu S, Ustaoğlu G, Bayrak S, Oruçoğlu H. Radiographic evaluation of the presence of pulp stone in aggressive periodontitis patients. ACTA ODONTOLOGICA TURCICA 2019. [DOI: 10.17214/gaziaot.427182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Herrera D, Retamal-Valdes B, Alonso B, Feres M. Acute periodontal lesions (periodontal abscesses and necrotizing periodontal diseases) and endo-periodontal lesions. J Periodontol 2018; 89 Suppl 1:S85-S102. [DOI: 10.1002/jper.16-0642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- David Herrera
- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal Diseases) Research Group; University Complutense; Madrid Spain
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- Department of Periodontology; Dental Research Division; Guarulhos University; Guarulhos São Paulo Brazil
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- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal Diseases) Research Group; University Complutense; Madrid Spain
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- Department of Periodontology; Dental Research Division; Guarulhos University; Guarulhos São Paulo Brazil
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Herrera D, Retamal-Valdes B, Alonso B, Feres M. Acute periodontal lesions (periodontal abscesses and necrotizing periodontal diseases) and endo-periodontal lesions. J Clin Periodontol 2018; 45 Suppl 20:S78-S94. [DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- David Herrera
- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal Diseases) Research Group; University Complutense; Madrid Spain
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- Department of Periodontology; Dental Research Division; Guarulhos University; Guarulhos São Paulo Brazil
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- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal Diseases) Research Group; University Complutense; Madrid Spain
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- Department of Periodontology; Dental Research Division; Guarulhos University; Guarulhos São Paulo Brazil
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Kuzekanani M, Haghani J, Walsh LJ, Estabragh MA. Pulp Stones, Prevalence and Distribution in an Iranian Population. J Contemp Dent Pract 2018; 19:60-65. [PMID: 29358536 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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AIM This study determined the prevalence and distribution of pulp stones in the permanent dentition of an adult population using their periapical radiographs. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study followed a cross-sectional design. A total of 800 periapical radiographs collected from 412 patients attending dental clinics in Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran, were examined using magnification. RESULTS Pulp stones were present in 9.6% of all permanent teeth examined, being most common in maxillary first and second molars, followed by mandibular first and second molars. They were present in 31.5% of all adult patients, with a significantly increased prevalence in females compared with males (40.5 vs 23.9%, chi-squared test p < 0.001). There was also an increased prevalence with age. CONCLUSION Based on the results of this study, clinicians should expect to encounter pulp stones most commonly in the pulp chambers of maxillary first and second molars, particularly in older female patients. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Pulp stones depending on their size and location can pose challenges to endodontic treatment. They obstruct access to the canal orifices and thus complicate endodontic treatment. Knowing where and when pulp stones are likely to occur improves the quality of root canal treatments.
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- Maryam Kuzekanani
- Department of Endodontics, Endodontology Research Center School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran; Department of Endodontics, Kerman Dental School, Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran, Phone: +91989131416717, e-mail:
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Endodontology Research Center, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Kerman Dental School, Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Science and Technology, UQ Oral Health Centre, School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Herston Queensland, Australia; Dental Sciences School of Dentistry The University of Queensland, Brisbane Queensland, Australia
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- Endodontology Research Center, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Kerman Islamic Republic of Iran
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Gautam S, Galgali SR, Sheethal HS, Priya NS. Pulpal changes associated with advanced periodontal disease: A histopathological study. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2017; 21:58-63. [PMID: 28479688 PMCID: PMC5406820 DOI: 10.4103/0973-029x.203795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Introduction: Over the past century, the dental literature has consistently reflected a controversy related to the effect of periodontal disease on the dental pulp. Nonetheless, practitioners are of the opinion that teeth having deep periodontal pockets show variable pulpal response, which may necessitate root canal treatment. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the changes in pulp due to advanced periodontal disease. Materials and Methods: Forty caries-free teeth affected with severe periodontitis were collected from patients aged between 18 and 55 years. The collected teeth were stored in formalin for 24 h and were then decalcified and examined histologically after staining with hematoxylin and eosin to note the changes that occurred in pulp. Results: Pulpal calcification (52.62%) and partial necrosis of pulp (52.62%) were found to be the most common findings. Inflammation, which was found in 47.38% of the cases, ranged from mild to severe in most sections and was always chronic. Pulp with complete necrosis was seen in 26.32% of cases. Fibrosis and pulpal edema were seen in 36.84% of cases. Conclusion: In the presence of moderate to severe chronic periodontitis, degenerative changes such as inflammation, fibrosis, edema, calcification and necrosis were observed to variable degree.
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- Siddharth Gautam
- Department of Periodontics, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Periodontics, V. S. Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, V. S. Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, V. S. Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Baochun T, Jianping X, Fuhua Y, Hong H. [Clinical comparative study on the efficacy of periodontal endodontic therapy and periodontal treatment alone for advanced periodontitis]. HUA XI KOU QIANG YI XUE ZA ZHI = HUAXI KOUQIANG YIXUE ZAZHI = WEST CHINA JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY 2016; 34:600-605. [PMID: 28318161 PMCID: PMC7030858 DOI: 10.7518/hxkq.2016.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2016] [Revised: 07/02/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the period of endodontic treatment and the effects of periodontal-endodontic treatment for advanced periodontitis. METHODS A total of 180 patients with advanced periodontitis participated in this clinical multicenter study. The respondents were randomly divided into an endodontic combined treatment (experimental) group and a periodontal treatment alone (control) group; each group consisted of 90 teeth. The control group received periodontal therapy only. The experimental group received periodontal therapy and root-canal treatment, and then pulp status was recorded. The cases were followed up at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment. RESULTS Out of 90 teeth in the test group, 22 teeth had completely necrotic pulps, 45 teeth had partial necrosis (coronal pulp necrosis or root pulp necrosis), and 23 had vital pulp. Differences between clinical parameters in the control and experimental groups were not significant (P>0.05) before treatment but were significant after three months (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Pulp treatment for teeth with advanced periodontitis and dull pulp vitality can control the development of inflammation and thus benefit the healing of periodontal tissue.
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- Tan Baochun
- Dept. of Periodontology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Dept. of Periodontology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Dept. of Periodontology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Dept. of Periodontology, Nantong Stomatological Hospital, Nantong 226000, China
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